SWIFT Springs in Production
 

I just got off the phone with Swift Spring USA and they are currently working on production for 370Z springs..i believe they are going with the Spec-R's..

The Springs are still in development so PLEASE feel free to give your input/suggestions..drop, rates, etc.. and i'll past the info along..

Thanks!:tiphat:

Good news...I've been waiting for these.
The SWIFT springs will match well with OEM suspension.
Will any forum sponsor be carrying these?

Yes im sure sponsors will sell them once they are in production..they are still in the testing/development phase so suggestions would be appreciated on specs:tup:..

Swift is the best hands down imo!!

Yes, as soon as they are available to the public, we will be carrying them! Swift makes a good product ;)

Scott

looks like I'll be waiting for these

me toooo

Tell them to make the drop between the prokit and h&r.

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That is really good news. I had swift Spec R springs on my evo 8 and they complimented the factory sussy very well. Im sure they will be progressive like they were on the evo and the drop not too aggressive.

they should just leave the springs linear rate.

That's what I'm thinking..the prokits hardly drop the car and the H&R's are too aggresive for some people..

how does 1inch rear and 1.2 front sound?


Its going to be progressive and linear..straight linear springs have a tendency to bounce/move around when decompressed..it'll be the best of both..

I think swift will have the drop rates up pretty soon, They usually have pretty good thought on how much of a drop it is.

they've done some testing already with positive results..the ride is more compliant than the stock springs..it soaks up the bumps better!..

not really if designed correctly. i dont like progressive rate springs in general especially when mated to stock dampers.

^^noted..

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you're suppose to ask 'why?' :D

ok Y?:tup:

:icon17: the first issue i've had over and over with lowering springs running progressive rate was that the initial turn-in response was sloppy resulting in buying more parts like swaybars just to compensate.

then later on i knew stock dampers were still too soft and ended up either getting coilover kits or getting adjustable dampers.


if you're going cheap, dont have arse it, go full arse with linear rate springs with a mild drop, or just leave it stock. :p cause i can bet you that stock setup will be better than swift + stock dampers.

for mild drop, get the nismo kit (springs and dampers). :)

they're developing these spring to work with our stock dampers..from what i was told both linear and progressive tech will be incorporated into the spring...

Can't wait for the release.

its happening very soon...maybe in a month or so:tup:

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I was just on here looking for spring suggestions...looks like I'll be waiting for these...I know it's early but any ideas on approximate price range for the set?

I would definitely prefer a 1in drop but I can live with 1.2 front 1 back I guess...I can't go more aggressive even if I wanted to because of the driveways I have to deal with on a daily basis. (since you're taking suggestions, there's my two cents)

Yea looks like I will be waiting on these to compare them to H&R and Eibach before buying.

Swift springs have always been more oriented toward performance and stock shock compatibility/longevity than drop height. Definitely interested here. They'll probably have the mildest drop height out of all aftermarket springs - probably around 0.4" like the NISMO springs.

the spec-r's should have a little more of an agressive drop imo..1.2fr/1rr would be perfect in my estimation...this is swift so yeah they should be superior than eibach,h&r,tein,etc..all which I have run in the past..I have h&r's currently but will switch out once these are available..

if it is in the 1.2/1.0 range, think camber kits will be needed? I know a few of the Eibach guys got away will stock hardware

im pretty sure you wont need kits/arms.

The milder the drop the easier this decision will be for me...I can't wait :yum:

Oh. I missed that part.

I actually wish they'd come out with some Sport Springs at the same time. The 370Z chassis is already low as it is. I'm used to slammed 4 door sedans, couldn't imagine having my Z that low.

Hell the stock wheel gap/ride height on the Z is already better than the drop/stance on my Evo X with Tein S.Tech springs! A mild 0.4" drop would be perfect for me.

Definitely my case as well. I've been holding off because i don't want a 1.2" drop on my daily driver in socal, especially with the car that low as it is. A .5" drop with non-jaw breaking spring rates is what I'm praying either RsR or Swift start manufacturing.

noted..perhaps they will release a sport option with a less aggressive spring rate/drop like they did for the 350z..

If you guys are wanting that mild of a drop the Nismo springs I believe give you a .4" drop which sounds about right, dont' know how much a set runs but... and I'll be posting some pics soon of my Tein S techs I installed which is a fairly mild drop... I believe .9"front and .7"rear on a stock Z.

yeah the stock Nismo susp is a .4 drop..HOWEVER it is not the most compliant setup out there..kinda harsh.

Yea understandable... I have to say my Teins ride much better than my Nismos did atleast with the small inconsistencys in the road, however the large bumps is another story ouch

That's $1000 though. And for 10-15% increased spring rate, I'd rather keep the stock springs if the NISMO ones really are that much more harsh.

I trust in Swift to get the Sport Springs application right.

Thats Nismo springs and struts... thought we were just talking springs which I believe you can get a set on ebay for a lil under $300.

Yep, but I wouldn't want to pair the NISMO springs with the stock struts, honestly. And I definitely would never buy used springs. The Swift springs will be tested on the stockers, so I'd rather go with those if we're talking about pairing a set of springs with the stock struts.